Situation In Kostiantynivka In Donetsk Oblast

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - APRIL 25: Smoke rises over town after Russian shelling on April 25, 2026 in Kostiantynivka, Ukraine. Russian army has been trying to capture Konstantinovka for almost a year. Since the spring, attacks on the city have intensified. Despite the danger, 2-3 thousand civilians still remain in the city. The Russian army is trying to bypass Konstantinovka itself. At the same time, the city is being bombarded with drones, aircraft and artillery. (Footage by Alex Nikitenko/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)